BOAT INDIA ‘08 Underway…

14 December 2008 No Comment

Kochi seems to be the hub of all activities and events related to international sailing in India at the moment.

With the Volvo Ocean Race 08 being a grand-er success than expected – with international boats, crews, sponsors and more being in Kochi at this point, Boat India ‘08 is also bound to be hugely popular.

SCHEDULE

Date – 15th Dec 2008

1. Conference at Hotel Taj Residency

09:00-09:15 Inauguration of Conference
09:15-09:30 Inauguration of Exhibition
09:30-10.00 Exhibition Visit

2. Marina & Leisure Infrastructure

Conference – Session 1 (Waterfront Hall) – Chaired By: Capt. T.J. Mathew

1) 10:00-10:20 : Paper1 – Marinas are Fundamental by Simon J Arrol (Marina India,India)

2) 10:20-10:25 Q&A Session

3) 10:30-10:50 : Paper2 – Quality requirment for Marinas by Dr.Peter Jansen (IMC,Germany)

4) 10:50-10:55 : Q&A Session

5) 11:00-11:15 : Tea Break

Conference – Session 1 Continued (Waterfront Hall)

1) 11:15-11:35 : Paper3 – Cruise Tourism In India – Is there any Prospects? by Cmdr.M.K.Banger ,VSM(Retd) (Maharashtra Maritime Board,India)

2) 11:35-11:40 : Q&A Session

3) 11:45-12:05 : Paper4 – RTA marine and its future prospects by Mr.Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla (Roads & Transport Authority,UAE)

4) 12:05-12:10 : Q&A Session

5) 12:15-12:25 : Momentos

6) 12:30-12:50 : Exhibition Visit

7) 12:55-14:00 : Lunch

3. Advanced Technologies in Boating

Conference – Session 2 (Waterfront Hall) – Chaired By: Gamini Herath

1) 14:00-14:20 : Paper1 – New Technologies in Marine Electronics by Doug Anderson (Navico Asia Pacific,New Zealand)

2) 14:20-14:25 : Q&A Session

3) 14:30-14:50 : Paper2 – An Update on the current Antifouling Paint Technology by Shailesh Rajan (International Paint,India)

4) 14:50-14:55 : Q&A Session

5) 15:00-15:15 : Tea Break

6) 15:15-15:35 : Paper3 – Evaluating the performance and Cost of Infusion by Ramesh Watson (DIAB Technologies,Australia)

7) 15:35-15:40 : Q&A Session
15:45-16:05 : Paper4 – Boat Propulsion solutions By Suzuki by Ansalam Ancil John (Southern India Federation Of Fishermen Socities)

9) 16:05-16:10 : Q&A Session

10) 16:15-16:30 : Momento

11) 17:00 : Exhibition

Date – 16th Dec 2008

Conference at Hotel Taj Residency

Marketing Opportunities & Trends in Boating & Yachting Industry

Conference – Session 3 (Waterfront Hall) – Chaired By: Aashim Mongia

[9:30 Conference Commences]

1) 9:30-9:50 : Paper1 – Leisure Boating-Emerging Market & market trends In India by Capt Mathew (Nautilus Yachts,India)

2) 9:50-9:55 : Q&A Session

3) 10:00-10:20 : Paper2 – Marketing and International Oppurtunities for Boat Manufactureres-The Indian context by Mohan Nair (L&T Limited,India)

4) 10:20-10:25 : Q&A Session

5) 10:30-10:50 : Paper3 – Visiting foreign yachts – hindrances to development by Capt John Crabtree/Lodewgik Brust (Malabar Yacht Club,India)

6) 10:50-10:55 : Q&A Session

7) 11:00-11:15 : Tea Break
11:15-11:35 : Paper4 – The Business of Yacht Racing – In India. Leading a marketing revolution in India by Bhavik Gandhi (World Record Holder for Rowing)

9) 11:35-11:40 : Q&A Session

10) 11:45-12:05 : Paper5 – Emerging market and market trends in Inland and River-Sea vessels by Joy Jacob (Matha Marine,India)

11) 12:05-12:10 : Q&A Session

12) 12:15-12:35 : Special Presentation by Dr Daniel Charles (Sailing Statements sarl,France)

13) 12:40-12:45 : Momentos

14) 12:50-14:00 : Lunch

General

Conference – Session 4 (Waterfront Hall ) – Chaired by: Till Braun

1) 14:00-14:20 : Paper1 – Registration and Dispute Resolution by Capt G.S Gill (Gill Maritime,Shipping,I.W.T Ports,Maritime International Law Consulting)

2) 14:20-14:25 : Q&A Session

3) 14:25-14:45 : Paper2 – The importance of Safety & Training in India’s Leisure Boating Industry by Mr.Ben Tye (AquaSail,India)

4) 14:45-14:50 : Q&A Session

5) 14:55-15:05 : Tea Break

6) 15:05-15:25 : Special Presentation ‘Unveiled : The Market Potential of Snake Boats’ by Sohan Roy

7) 15:25-15:40 Memento Distribution & Vote of Thanks
17:30 Exhibition Closes

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

1) House Boat Cruise (Alleppey Backwaters)

2) Hotel Pickup for Boat Cruise (Boarding Points)

3) Boat Cruise

The above detailed itinerary ensures that the guests get a complete idea about the changing scenario of the yachting industry in India and it’s immediate future.

GiiraYachts.com wishes Boat India ‘08 ALL THE BEST in their endeavours of taking yachting another step ahead in India…